Apprenticeship - Data, AI and Sustainability

Salary: £26,255

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours

Location: VHQ, Crawley, hybrid 3 days a week in the office

Contract: Fixed Term Contract 24 months

Closing Date: 20th July 2025

In a nutshell

What if your first step into the world of work felt like it was taking off? At Virgin Atlantic, our apprenticeships aren’t about making tea or watching from the sidelines — they’re about real impact, genuine development, and becoming part of a team that’s always pushing boundaries. Whether it’s aircraft engineering, digital tech, customer experience or corporate operations, you’ll play a key role in the future of our business, while shaping the future of your own.

We know that talent comes from everywhere — and we believe ambition shouldn't be limited by experience. Our apprenticeships are designed to give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive, all while being supported by some of the most passionate people in aviation.

If you're excited by the idea of doing something different, growing every day, and starting your career with a brand that believes in seeing the world differently — this could be the perfect place to begin.

What you could be doing

Because this is a multi-role advert, you could find yourself in any one of several exciting areas — but whatever the path, here’s what you can expect from the experience:

• Getting hands-on from day one, with real responsibilities and real support
• Working alongside experts and mentors who care about your growth
• Rotating across different teams or projects to build wide-ranging skills
• Learning the theory through structured training and study — and putting it into practice at Virgin Atlantic
• Bringing new ideas to the table and seeing them taken seriously
• Being part of a business with purpose, people and planet at its heart
• Building a network of peers, friends and future collaborators

About you

We’re looking for people who are curious, motivated, and ready to roll up their sleeves. No experience is needed — just the right mindset.

• You’re excited by learning, growth and development
• You’re a strong team player and a great communicator
• You take pride in your work and own your responsibilities
• You see challenges as opportunities
• You care about doing the right thing — for people, customers and the planet
• You’re ready to be part of something bigger and bolder than a typical first job

Our recipe for leadership

At Virgin Atlantic, our leaders empower teams to thrive through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Explore our Leadership Recipe and discover the 20 core ingredients that define what it means to lead with us, driving our mission to be the most loved travel company and achieve sustainable profit. Want to learn more? Click here

Be yourself

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team, ([email protected]) feeling confident that we’ve got your individual considerations covered.